-LRB- RealSimple.com -RRB- -- Invest in these designs now , and the pros say they 'll be coveted collectibles one day .

1 . Louis Ghost Chair by Philippe Starck

Great indoors or outdoors , this chair is a refreshing twist on the 250-year-old Louis XVI version , a court of Versailles staple that had a huge impact on furniture design .

To buy : $ 400 , exitartcatalog.stores.yahoo.net .

The backstory : French designer Starck , the man behind boutique hotels like the Delano , in Miami Beach , joined forces with Italian furniture manufacturer Kartell in 2002 to create this beauty , which is made by injecting molten plastic into a mold -LRB- so it has no seams -RRB- . It resides in the Philadelphia Museum of Art 's permanent collection .

What design pros say : `` Starck 's a design genius , '' says Jeffrey Beers , founder and CEO of Jeffrey Beers International , and architecture and design firm in New York City . `` This chair will certainly appreciate tenfold in 25 to 30 years . ''

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2 . Garland Shade Light by Tord Boontje

This shimmery fixture features a doilylike shade in brass or silver , which clips to the base of a bulb . You can combine shades to create larger designs .

To buy : $ 95 , momastore.org .

The backstory : In 2001 botany met bare bulbs when Dutch designer Boontje devised a pattern of leaves and flowers on a sheet of metal that could be cut with a laser . His light has been exhibited in the Victoria and Albert Museum , in London , and is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art , in New York City .

What design pros say : `` I can see why I 'd still be excited about this piece in 30 years , '' says Anthony Di Bitonto , director of industrial design at Smart Design in New York City . `` Some things are too heavily styled , and they can look dated . But this is pure and simple . ''

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3 . Balcons du Guadalquivir China by Hermès

Strikingly chic -- but also dishwasher - and microwave-safe -- this set features a red pigment meticulously applied by hand in several layers to achieve dimension .

To buy : $ 357 for a five-piece place setting , parkavegifts.com .

The backstory : Known for its leather goods , the French luxury purveyor Hermès branched into tableware in 1984 and in 2005 introduced Balcons du Guadalquivir , named for the iron balconies overlooking the Guadalquivir River , in the Andalusia region of Spain .

What design pros say : `` Everything Hermès stands for is about quality and timelessness , '' says Ralph Pucci , owner of Pucci International showrooms .

4 . Tight Back Sofa by Baker

With a sturdy maple hardwood frame , this sofa will last for generations . Reminiscent of midcentury modern Danish and Scandinavian designs , it mixes a traditional camelback style with contemporary , clean lines to create a timeless look .

To buy : $ 5,516 , Sofa No. 6386-80 , bakerfurniture.com for stores .

The backstory : Baker has been turning out classic furnishings since the company was founded , in 1890 . This sofa , introduced in 1995 , hails from the debut collection of San Francisco designer Michael Vanderbyl for Baker .

What design pros say : `` Baker furniture holds value in the same way antiques do -- and antiques never go out of style , '' says Jennifer Litwin , a home-furnishings expert in Chicago .

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5 . Rug by Madeline Weinrib

This handwoven cotton rug is reversible and features an interpretation of an endless knot , a Buddhist symbol that represents unity or eternity . In textiles , the motif is typically seen as part of a larger pattern , but this version celebrates it on its own .

To buy : $ 1,050 -LRB- 8 by 10 feet -RRB- , madelineweinrib.com for locations .

The backstory : Designer Weinrib , whose great-grandfather founded ABC Carpet & Home , created the Megan rug in 2005 . She also designs home accessories .

What design pros say : `` It 's the perfect blend of minimalist design and maximal color , '' says Celerie Kemble , an interior designer in New York City . `` When that 's done right , it can become iconic . ''

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6 . Throw Pillows by Jonathan Adler

Bursting with texture and graphic oomph , these handmade Bargello pillows from designer Adler get their name from a type of needlework that produces a zigzagging pattern of long stitches .

To buy : $ 110 -LRB- Diamonds -RRB- to $ 145 -LRB- Flame -RRB- , jonathanadler.com .

The backstory : Although needlework had a resurgence in the 1970s , and then again around 2000 , Adler modernized the medium in 2005 by infusing his throw pillows with what he calls `` Palm Beach style '' : punchy colors and geometric designs .

What design pros say : `` Adler is so well-known that having one of his pillows has its own cachet , '' says Lisa S. Roberts , an antiques connoisseur in Philadelphia . `` In 25 years , they 'll be collectible , because they 're from his original line . ''

7 . Silver-Coated Seashells by Ruzzetti & Gow

These seashells are gathered in the Philippines and sent to Rome , where Ruzzetti artisans coat them -- wholly or partially -- with sterling silver .

To buy : $ 40 to $ 2,500 each -LRB- most are in the $ 200 range -RRB- , ruzzettiandgow.com for stores .

The backstory : Designer Christopher Gow first saw these shells in 1993 -- they were being produced in the Italian silver factory of his friend Giampiero Ruzzetti . `` I would bring them back to the United States as wedding gifts , '' says Gow , `` and people went crazy for them . '' The duo began exporting them in 1996 .

What design pros say : `` Who knows what silver is going to be worth in 50 years ? '' says Chip Cordelli , a furniture dealer and prop and interior stylist in Brooklyn . `` I think it will be something really special . ''

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8 . T-table by Patricia Urquiola

Made of shatterproof injection-molded plastic , this table features a 20-inch-diameter top with a delicate cutout design . It 's available in three heights .

To buy : $ 263 , unicahome.com .

The backstory : Spanish designer Urquiola had a hit with this table at the 2005 Milan International Furniture Fair , and in 2006 it went into mass production .

What design pros say : `` In 30 years , the table will look just as fresh , '' says Di Bitonto . `` It 's simple and modern . ''

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These simple , modern designs have the potential to become coveted collectibles

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The Garland Shade Light by Tord Boontje features a doilylike shade in brass or silver

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The Tight Back Sofa by Baker has a maple hardwood frame , making it timeless and durable